Poland has a rapidly improving hotel scene, with a wave of boutique and design hotels joining the established luxury properties in Krakow and Warsaw. The country offers exceptional value — a luxury hotel in Krakow costs a fraction of what you'd pay for comparable quality in Paris or London.
Best Hotels in Krakow
Hotel Copernicus (5-star) — A stunning luxury hotel in a 15th-century Renaissance building on Kanonicza Street, steps from Wawel Castle. The rooftop pool with views over the castle is one of the most memorable hotel experiences in Poland. Rates from £150–£350 per night.\n\nHotel Stary (5-star) — A beautifully designed luxury hotel in a restored 15th-century townhouse on the edge of the Main Market Square. The rooftop pool and the excellent restaurant make it one of the best hotels in Krakow. Rates from £140–£300 per night.\n\nHotel Maltanski (boutique) — A charming boutique hotel in a converted 19th-century building in the Stradom neighbourhood, close to Kazimierz. Rates from £80–£160 per night.\n\nHostel Mundo (budget) — One of the best hostels in Krakow, with private rooms available and a great central location. Private rooms from £35–£70 per night.
Best Hotels in Warsaw
Hotel Bristol (5-star) — Warsaw's most historic hotel, a grand Art Nouveau palace on the Royal Route that has hosted kings, presidents, and celebrities since 1901. Rates from £180–£380 per night.\n\nRaffles Europejski Warsaw (5-star) — A beautifully restored 19th-century hotel on the Royal Route, with exceptional service and one of the best restaurants in Warsaw. Rates from £200–£450 per night.\n\nPuro Warsaw Centrum (design) — A stylish design hotel in the city centre with well-designed rooms at mid-range prices. Rates from £90–£170 per night.
Best Hotels in Gdansk
Hotel Podewils (boutique) — A beautifully restored 18th-century merchant's house on the Motlawa river, with views over the old town. One of the most atmospheric hotels in Poland. Rates from £100–£200 per night.\n\nRadisson Blu Hotel Gdansk — A well-located modern hotel on the Motlawa river, with good facilities and excellent views. Rates from £100–£190 per night.
Best Mountain Hotels in Zakopane
Zakopane is Poland's most popular mountain resort, in the Tatra Mountains near the Slovak border. The town has a charming, traditional atmosphere with wooden villas and excellent hiking and skiing.\n\nNosalowy Dwor Resort & Spa — A large spa resort on the edge of Zakopane, with excellent facilities and easy access to the ski slopes. Rates from £100–£200 per night.\n\nVilla Marilor — A beautifully restored Art Nouveau villa in the centre of Zakopane, with characterful rooms and a good restaurant. Rates from £70–£140 per night.
